The Winchester Model 1897 is a pump-action shotgun designed by John Moses Browning, featuring an exposed hammer and the ability to fire as fast as the trigger is held while pumping — known as slam firing. Type: Shotgun Action: Pump-Action Caliber: 12 Gauge Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1897, USA Weight: 96 oz Overall length: 50" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: hunting,military,cowboy-action